Food prices are at a 10-year high right now, and many staple ingredients are more expensive than they used to be. This can make it extra challenging to eat healthfully and cook from scratch! In this episode of the Today Is the Day Podcast, Meghan and Josh share simple tips that can help lower your food costs.

You'll discover:

- Why seasonal eating is key to saving money

- The benefits of buying certain foods in bulk

- Nutrient-dense wild foods and how to find them for free

- Tips for growing your own foods at home - even if you don't have an outdoor space

- Bartering ideas

- How to reduce food waste, so you're not throwing your money in the compost or trash

- Essential meal prep, produce storage and freezing tips to help you make the most of the food you buy.

And you'll learn simple and economical recipes to prep in advance and menu planning strategies so you don't end up ordering in!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.culinarynutrition.com/healthy-on-a-budget/

COURSE DETAILS: https://culinarynutrition.com/program

FREE CLASS: https://culinarynutrition.com/milk-class

Organic foods and ingredients have steadily risen in popularity over the last two decades. What does the organic label mean, how do you know what you're getting and is it worth the extra money?

In this episode of the Today Is the Day Podcast, Meghan and Josh break down organics and share:

- what organic labels mean

- what is and isn't allowed in organic food

- Meghan and Josh's go-to resources for learning about which foods have the most and least pesticide residues

- how to make sense of the agricultural studies that look at organic vs conventional foods

- Meghan's idea for naming foods that is a big paradigm shift

- how to determine whether an organic food is health-washed - and how to avoid being fooled by organic labels

- what 'Big Organic' is and how it impacts our health

- how Meghan and Josh choose their produce based on local, organic, seasonal and sustainable options

SHOW NOTES:https://www.culinarynutrition.com/fooled-by-the-label/

COURSE DETAILS: https://culinarynutrition.com/program

FREE CLASS: https://culinarynutrition.com/milk-class

Whether to include animal products in your diet or not is a common factor people consider when figuring out what to eat. At the Academy of Culinary Nutrition we are supportive of and inclusive of all dietary styles. We respect that some people will thrive on a vegetarian diet or vegan diet, and others are more balanced when they include animal-sourced protein.

In this episode of the Today Is the Day Podcast, Meghan and Josh compare the vegan and Paleo diets, sharing:

- how to make sense of the nutritional research on the vegan and Paleo diets

- the difference between processed vegan and Paleo diets and their whole food versions

- how sugar consumption, meat quality and ultra processed foods affect our health when following vegan or Paleo diets

- whether the benefits of a vegan diet derive from the lack of animal products or the presence of a ton of veggies

- a brief discussion of the ketogenic diet and its impact on health

Plus, why our diets need to evolve based on our individual emerging needs and objectives!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.culinarynutrition.com/what-the-heck-should-i-eat/

COURSE DETAILS: https://culinarynutrition.com/program

FREE CLASS: https://culinarynutrition.com/milk-class

Superfoods don't have to be expensive, hard to find and come from faraway lands. Thankfully, there are many superfoods that are widely accessible, affordable and can easily be part of an everyday diet. These foods are what we're talking about in today's episode of the Today Is The Day Podcast!

Meghan and Josh share:

- one of their favourite foods that cost pennies a batch to make

- nutritionally-dense foods that give you a big bang for your buck

- the benefits of fermented foods - and how to ferment them at home and save money

- inexpensive plant-based proteins and why they're a healthful addition to your diet

- the everyday, cheap staple vegetable you need to have in your kitchen

Plus loads of tips and ideas for how to use accessible superfoods in recipes!

SHOW NOTES: https://www.culinarynutrition.com/healthy-on-a-budget/

COURSE DETAILS: https://culinarynutrition.com/program

FREE CLASS: https://culinarynutrition.com/milk-class

You can carve out 20 minutes to make a meal, right? In this mini episode of the Today Is The Day Podcast, Meghan and Josh are sharing their go-to 20-minute weekday meal ideas to help you cook a delicious dinner quickly (especially if you have prepped a little in advance!)

SHOW NOTES: https://www.culinarynutrition.com/whats-for-dinner-stress/

COURSE DETAILS: https://culinarynutrition.com/program

FREE CLASS: https://culinarynutrition.com/milk-class

They share:

- Meal ideas you can make without really having a recipe

- How to include more nutrition in your meals, as well as incorporate those unpopular vegetables

- How to adapt recipes to be vegan, omnivore, or grain-free

- How to make your meal ingredients stretch and use all the leftover bits and bobs

- Choose-Your-Own-Adventures meals to offer customization to family members (particularly those selective eaters!)

Plus, a few special weekend meal ideas you can make from scratch when you have more time.

Gluten sensitivity is increasingly common - but is it a true issue, or just a passing fad? In this episode of the Today Is the Day Podcast, Meghan and Josh discuss gluten sensitivity and how to figure out if you're gluten sensitive.

In this episode, you'll learn:

- what gluten sensitivity is and how to recognize symptoms of it

- who is most likely to react to gluten

- the latest research on gluten sensitivity why the findings are relevant to all of us

- how gluten can mask other health problems

- the common tests available for gluten sensitivity and what they indicate

Plus Meghan and Josh share the story of their gluten 'breaking point' and what made them decide to eliminate it entirely.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.culinarynutrition.com/is-the-gluten-free-diet-a-fad/

COURSE DETAILS: https://culinarynutrition.com/program

FREE CLASS: https://culinarynutrition.com/milk-class

There are a plethora of diets out there - and many have dramatically different, confusing and conflicting rules. How can hordes of people receive such a massive benefit from this variety of healthful dietary strategies - and how do you figure out which diet is best for you?

In this episode of the Today Is The Day Podcast, Meghan and Josh discuss:

- a breakdown of some of the common popular diets like raw, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, lectin-free, Paleo and keto

- why these diets are so popular in mainstream culture - and what makes them effective

- why humans are adaptable and biologically unique around the world based on their indigenous diets

- how to evaluate these diets and determine what you need to be eating for optimal health

- how to separate dietary labels from your sense of self and identity

And, discover why a diet that resolves your symptoms or heals you may not be the best dietary approach for the rest of your life.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.culinarynutrition.com/what-the-heck-should-i-eat/

COURSE DETAILS: https://culinarynutrition.com/program

FREE CLASS: https://culinarynutrition.com/milk-class

Confused by food labels? Learn about common labels on products and what they actually mean. Discover the truth behind common label claims such as:

- 100% natural

- Made from 100% natural ingredients

- Natural flavours

- Fat free

- Sugar free

- Low sodium

- Low calorie

- Fortified

As well as the crucial elements to pay attention to when reading a label!

SHOW NOTES: https://culinarynutrition.com/podcast

COURSE DETAILS: https://culinarynutrition.com/program

FREE CLASS: https://culinarynutrition.com/milk-class

Gluten - and whether to eat it or not - can be a controversial topic. In today's mini episode of the Today Is The Day Podcast, Meghan and Josh pack in a ton of information about what gluten is, its potential effects, and where to find it.

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COURSE DETAILS: https://culinarynutrition.com/program

FREE CLASS: https://culinarynutrition.com/milk-class

In this episode, you'll learn:

- What gluten actually is

- The common meals and snacks people eat that have gluten (and why it's so pervasive in the diet)

- Exactly what grains and flours contain gluten - and if sprouting or fermenting them makes a difference

- The difference between celiac and gluten sensitivity - and some of the symptoms to look out for

- The many, many gluten-free grains options available that we can enjoy (there are more than you think!)

If you find yourself struggling to decide what to make for dinner, or get so hangry that you end up scarfing a half loaf of bread before dinner, this mini-episode shares essential tips and tricks to make your meal prep much easier!

In this episode of the Today Is The Day Podcast, Josh and Meghan reveal the big things that derail us when prepping for dinner, and they teach:

- essential meal elements that can be quickly prepped in advance so they're taken care of

- quick and easy meal ideas for when you're in a time crunch

- batch cooking tips and Meghan and Josh's favourite freezer meals

- how to get everyone in the kitchen to help make dinner - no matter their age, they can have a job!

Plus the simplest salad dressing you'll ever whisk up!

PROGRAM DETAILS: https://culinarynutrition.com/program